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procurement

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/prəˈkjʊərmənt/ · pro-cur-ment

The action of obtaining or procuring something.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of obtaining or procuring something.

کسی چیز کو حاصل کرنے یا خریدنے کی کارروائی۔

خریداری

khareedari

Synonyms

acquisitionbuyingpurchasingحصولخریدارتجارت

Antonyms

disposalsaledivestitureفروختانقطاعتخلیہ

Common Collocations

  • procurement process
  • procurement contract
  • public procurement

Example Sentences

The company is focused on the procurement of sustainable materials.

کمپنی پائیدار مواد کی خریداری پر توجہ مرکوز کر رہی ہے۔

Company paidar mavad ki khareedari par tawajjo markaz kar rahi hai.

Effective procurement strategies can reduce costs significantly.

موثر خریداری کی حکمت عملیوں سے اخراجات کو نمایاں طور پر کم کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

Mo'aser khareedari ki hikmat e amliyon se ahrajaat ko numaayan tor par kam kiya ja sakta hai.

The procurement department oversees all purchasing activities.

خریداری کا محکمہ تمام خریداری کی سرگرمیوں کی نگرانی کرتا ہے۔

Khareedari ka mohakma tamami khareedari ki saragarmioun ki nigraani karta hai.

Easily Confused With

procure:Procurement refers to the overall process of obtaining goods, while procure is the action of obtaining.

Word Family

procure
verbحاصل کرنا
purchaser
nounخریدار
purchase
verbخرید کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Procurement sounds like 'pro-cure-ment', think of pro-actively curing or acquiring what you need.

Imagine a person signing a contract to secure supplies for a project.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "procurementem" — to attain, acquire

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved through Old French into Middle English, gaining prominence in the context of supply chain and contract management.